Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted July 25, 2019 In March 2016 a total of 125,000 people voted for a research ship to be called Boaty McBoatface. The decision was overturned because it was a stupid idea and a national embarrassment. In July 2019 a total of 90,000 people voted for Boris Johnson to become Prime Minister...................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,612 Posted July 25, 2019 Boaty McBoatface wasn't legally binding though; it was just an advisory vote. Whereas things like the vote for the Conservative leader and the EU referendum were lega... Erm... Yeah, I get your point. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,749 Posted July 25, 2019 Thought we were suggesting him for the DM role. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted July 25, 2019 22 minutes ago, king canary said: Thought we were suggesting him for the DM role. So in the end they gave the name to one of the unmanned research vessels which is based on the main ship. So Boaty McBoatface plays in the right colours..............and would of course be perfect coming on as a sub......................... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,749 Posted July 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: So in the end they gave the name to one of the unmanned research vessels which is based on the main ship. So Boaty McBoatface plays in the right colours..............and would of course be perfect coming on as a sub......................... Intimidating physical presence in the middle but let down by a chronic lack of mobility on dry land. So basically Owain Tudor-Jones. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 720 Posted July 25, 2019 10 hours ago, Thirsty Lizard said: In March 2016 a total of 125,000 people voted for a research ship to be called Boaty McBoatface. The decision was overturned because it was a stupid idea and a national embarrassment. In July 2019 a total of 90,000 people voted for Boris Johnson to become Prime Minister...................................... I love democracy, you get exactly what you deserve...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aggy 944 Posted July 26, 2019 My favourite one of these I’ve seen is the one that more people voted to make the peanut butter chunky kitkat permanent than have voted for Boris to be pm... not even a good chocolate bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sussexyellow 55 Posted July 26, 2019 19 hours ago, king canary said: Thought we were suggesting him for the DM role. I would rather have Bradley Johnson. Take your pick on which role. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
